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Strawberry Cheesecake Fried Wontons

Crispy, golden-fried wontons filled with creamy vanilla cheesecake and drenched in a glossy strawberry glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wonton Base
  • 20 wonton wrappers fresh
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Strawberry Glaze
  • 0.5 cup strawberry jam high quality
  • 0.5 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup whipped cream for serving

Equipment

  • Deep pot or Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Place 1 tsp of filling in the center of each wonton wrapper.
  3. Moisten edges with water and fold into a triangle or purse, pinching tightly to seal.
  4. Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry wontons in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Drain briefly on paper towels.
  7. Warm the jam and lemon juice in a pan until runny, then fold in fresh strawberries.
  8. Plate wontons, drench with warm strawberry glaze, and top with whipped cream.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing, but keep the assembled wontons cool until ready to fry to maintain their shape.